Sermons on Sin In Life:

The Conflict Between Church And Secular States

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2012

There have been conflicts throughout two millennia between secular authorities and the Church, and the conflict between Thomas Becket and Henry II is reflected in the American situation today, but Jesus and the Church are not about power, but love.

St. Thomas Becket 2012 December 29–in the Christmas Octave We come to the end of a year that many in the Church see as an overall catastrophe. Our faith is in more peril in this country than at any time since the suppression of the No-Nothing party and the KKK. Most critically, this coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Catholic

Profit And Loss: Gaining His Righteousness For The Loss Of Ours

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 4, 2017

A view of TRUE Spiritual Success. Letting go of the past, embracing the present and trusting the future to God.

Philippians 3:4-14 Profit and Loss: Gaining His Righteousness for the Loss of Ours From a pragmatic point of view, my definition of success is doing the very best you can from what you have. Winning medals, titles and even acquiring vast materials and wealth does NOT equal success unless the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Matthew 6:31-34, Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit As Applied To Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

Poverty of soul is a way of entering in prayer, especially at the outset of when we begin to pray.

Poverty of soul is a way of entering in prayer, especially at the outset. Poverty of soul cannot be sought as an item of self-knowledge. It retains always an unknown, elusive quality. It cannot be simply a thought of our unworthiness before God. Much less can it be a mood of despondency about ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Face To Face Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 1, 2021

Be careful of the “Just Us Club!” Be careful of any ministry that is designed for “Just Us.” We must welcome the Christian stranger, not welcome weird doctrine but believers with genuine hospitality!

“I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen & ink. I hope to see you soon so we will talk face to face.” V3 – Walking in Truth (The Beloved Gaius - indeed you are walking in the truth) I want to talk to you Face to Face to tell you about my prayer that all is well with ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Antichrist And The Last Days.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Aug 10, 2020

What then does the Bible teaches concerning the coming of the Antichrist and the system that shall be in place during his rule and reign over the nations.  To answer these question one must refer to the Bible making sure all the biblical references be contextual and accurately used

These are interesting times as nothing can compare to the charged and pregnant atmosphere that surrounds us daily with the uncertainty of what might occur next in the scheme of things. The fluidity of the situation is so fearful that many are unhinged at the end of the age happening any time soon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:2-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Debt Is A Taskmaster

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2020

You can own stuff or stuff can own you.

Do you own your house or does your house own you? We tend to love the American dream and that usually translates as having bigger and more expensive stuff with swapping it often. That stuff can own us. If you were to be unemployed tomorrow due to layoff or illness how long would you last before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020

The popular thinking about Christ’s Second Coming does not always align with scripture! Be careful not to try to interpret scripture using the newspaper!

The Second Coming of Christ The popular thinking about Christ’s Second Coming does not always align with scripture! Be careful not to try to interpret scripture using the newspaper! Some things to consider from the Word of God: THE SECOND COMING WILL NOT BE SILENT OR SECRET! “For the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17, John 5:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

O How I Love Your Word

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 28, 2019

Not just reading the Scriptures, or hearing them, but speaking them, owning them!

O HOW I LOVE YOUR WORD. Psalm 119:97-104. Psalm 119:97. The Blessed man avoids the walk of the ungodly, the stance of sinners and the seat of the scornful. ‘But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law does he meditate (both) day and night’ (cf. Psalm 1:1-2). A similar dichotomy is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2019

This is a short message to children about respecting their parents, the elderly, spiritual leaders, teachers, and government employees. Respect is a basic social skill and practical application of the Golden Rule: "Treat others like you'd like to be treated."

R-E-S-P-E-C-T INTRODUCTION A. SONG: Play a rendition of R-E-S-P-E-C-T by Aretha Franklin. Encourage the crowd to sing along. B. WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT “RESPECT?” 1. It’s obvious when people show others respect…and it’s obvious when they don’t. No one likes to be disrespected because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wedding

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 7, 2019

Marriage service

Who blesses this Marriage? Thank you! Be seated Dearly beloved: We are assembled here in the presence of God to join ------------ and -------------- in Holy Matrimony, which is instituted by God, regulated by His commandments ,blessed by Jesus Christ and to be held in honor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Ephesians 5:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Place Of Security For The People Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2016

Jesus speaks in no uncertain terms of the status of those who continue in unbelief, and the security of His own sheep.

A PLACE OF SECURITY FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD. John 10:22-30. Place is perhaps as important as time in this text. It was winter, and Jesus was walking under the shelter of Solomon’s Colonnade in the Temple (John 10:22-23). This was evidently a part of the original Temple which had remained ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Interreligious Dialogue Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 1, 2016

"Evangelization and interreligious dialogue, far from being opposed, mutually support and nourish one another."

Thursday in Second Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Today we hear the story of Peter’s witness before the Sanhedrin in the months following the first Pentecost. To the authorities who had forbade preaching about Jesus, Peter reminds them that the Law of God goes before any human law. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Good Gift Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 10, 2016

Peter doesn't have any money to give to the beggar, but Peter does heal him and the man is able to walk.

Acts 3:1-10 “The Good Gift” INTRODUCTION The writer of the Gospel of Mark understood that the life, death and resurrection of Jesus was, “The Beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ the Son of God.” Jesus’ walk on earth was the first chapter. Following this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Anointed And United Shields

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 13, 2016

The shield of faith is what you need above all else.

Anoint Your Shield Isa. 21:5 Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield. Eph. 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Prov. 30:5 Every Word of God is pure: He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:5, Proverbs 30:5, Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Why Are Bad Things Happening To Good People? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 9, 2019

Trying to get even with the enemy will turn a simple lesson in humility into a huge humiliation which is never God's plan for us. So the sooner we walk away from our oppressor without any retaliation; the sooner we give God the opportunity to right the wrong.

God created a special place for his beloved children: the garden of Eden where we were meant to have an eternal fellowship with him. He made us after his own image and decorated us with his own attributes such as the ability to think; reason; speak; create; love; increase; experience the many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19